big sur, round two

have a seat

This past weekend, Adam and I took a trip to one of our favorite places ever—Big Sur. We had been once before (remember this video?!), and despite the fact that we were there in the middle of one of the worst storms of the season, I fell in love. Did I mention that was my first time tent camping? Let’s just say this time we brought an air mattress. And a hair dryer! And lots of wine and snacks. Adam tells me it’s not “real” camping since where we were there was a five-star restaurant on site, a bathroom with hot showers and full ocean views but whatever. I camp how I want!

We ended up extending our stay by a day to hike through coastal redwoods and eat lunch at Nepenthe, one of my bucket list restaurants. Through a simple lunch of mushroom soup and turkey sandwiches, I experienced Big Sur like never before. This time around, the weather was perfect and we couldn’t have asked for a better getaway. For all of those wondering, we stayed at Treebones the first two nights (tent camped rather than yurts) and stayed at a small cabin at Ripplewood the third night. I highly recommend both spots!

I’m happy to share our photos with you guys (click on the thumbnails for larger versions). Look out for Malcom the elephant seal pup—he was a sneaky one!

Love your camping photos! Yesterday m’beau and I went hiking at one of our local national state parks in the morning, and there were many people stationed at the camp sites, families and all. They were bbq’ing and having so much fun! I can’t remember when was the last time I camped, but I SERIOUSLY love camping! I need to get somehow with friends who know how to set up tents or have gone camping before. Maybe you can do a post about how-to’s for beginner campers? Just a thought!

What a great weekend! You took some really beautiful pictures. I especially love the ‘starry night’ photos. I recently moved back home (Boston) after a year in SF, and while I’m glad to be back, I do sometimes miss the breathtaking CA views. Nothing like ’em.

Awesome pictures, I enjoyed looking at all of them so much! I loveee camping but haven’t been in so long. There’s something so simple and rustic about it and it will always remind me of growing up and making a good time out of very little.

How beautiful! My local newspaper just ran a story on Big Sur yesterday in the travel section! It’s definitely on my bucket list to visit the place that served as the muse for so many great writers…I think your photos do definitely do this place justice!

i love big sur! thanks for letting me relive memories with your wonderful pictures. next time you go, do the hot springs at esalen – one of the most amazing experiences of my life! well worth staying up half the night for.

Everything looks so amazing!! Love your photo stories. I’m actually running the Big Sur Half Marathon in late November so this really gets me excited! I’m a little nervous about running all the hills (there are a lot, right?), but I’m excited for some post-race munchies at some of these places hopefully!!

I read in Runners World awhile about the Big Sur marathon! It’s supposed to be absolutely beautiful. I think at mile 18 you get to run past a man playing Chariots of Fire in a tux on the piano! Good luck, and have fun!

What a beautiful place. You must love living in California with so many wonderful places to go hiking. One of the best memories of my life is hiking in Kauai with my husband — seems like CA would be another great vacation for us. I’m glad you two had such a wonderful time!

I have been to Big Sur twice in my life thus far and can’t wait to go back. I have even experienced the awesomeness that is Nepenthe (it really is bucket-list-worthy). Love these pictures and thank you so much for reminding me of why I need to get back there ASAP.

OMG! I was in Big Sur this weekend! Did you notice all the cars along Highway 1 across from Nepenthe Saturday afternoon? There is an amazing art gallery, Hawthorne, and every year they have this fantastic party, with live music, delicious wine and food, a wonderful crowd of friendly art afficianados. You could have come
Anyway, you picked a perfect weekend to go there, weather is always gorgeous this time of year, For you next visit, I highly recommend going into the Post Ranch Inn, for a meal or just a glass of vino. It is a little hard to spot but well worth seeing, the restaurant/bar, Sierra Mar is like a glass box hovering over the steep cliffs.
Now you have a serious reason to go back!

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